The former marine was taken into custody on charges of conspiracy, theft of government property, and transporting stolen goods between states.
He is accused of receiving payment from the buyer, and paying those who reportedly stole the equipment for him, according to a statement from the attorney's office for the eastern district of North Carolina.
Illinois State Police said Montalvo was stripped of his police powers and placed on leave after the charges were filed. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service, with assistance from the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, is investigating the case. John Roberts, 27, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was found guilty of conspiracy to steal and sell U.S. Army property including sniper telescopes and other sniper rifle accessories, parts for the M249 machine gun, sights for the M203 grenade launcher,"red dot" sights for the M2 rifle and M4 assault rifle, flight helmets, communications headsets, and medical supplies.
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